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Elemobe

So sorry, but I am not going to be able to make it - work stuff is getting in the way. I've only just got back home after being away for nearly a week and I am away again next week - need to be at home to catch up.

After following this thread for so long and looking forward to actually meeting you, I am really disappointed. But hopefully there will be other chances when life isn't so manic for me.

I have not been around here much lately (major understatement) but have been following this thread recently. Now I get the bit about the BBQ Friday night, with vast quantities of meat. Is that it? Are we supposed to be bringing other foodstuff, like bread or something? Would hate to turn up empty handed only to find we were all supposed to be chipping in (hey, that's a good pun!).

I downloaded Elements one evening as a trial and was instantly hooked, which consequently reignited my passion for photography. I joined an Elements forum and needed a forum name so came up with Ele(Elements)Mo(Molly our ridgeback)Be(Bess, our choccie lab). It has sort of become my alter ego.

I have just spent 5 minutes trying to work out if my foot really is the same size as the distance from elbow to wrist (read first page of thread). Hubby walked in (we both work from home) to find me sitting at computer with my leg up and foot on arm to measure!!!!

Useful thread, I am also trying to decide between the Epson & the Canon. Favouring Epson at the moment due to reviews and a neighbour/friend/professional photographer has highly recommended the Epson. I currently have a Canon IP5200 which has been really good.

I loved my PC, it taught me a lot, especially how to fix PCs, how to "defrag", general housekeeping, update Norton, switch Norton off to install programmes, to be patient whilst it "did stuff". It also taught me not to be afraid of technology - I owe a lot to PCs. My PC was and is a great PC, it was custom built and mostly works really well. I don't miss it as I appear to be the households IT support.

My Mac? Well, I just use it really - switch it on, work, switch it off - simple. Just bought a new iMac last week - took it out of the box, plugged it in..........and that was it. Yes, I did have to transfer my files from my MacBook Pro - no dramas to report there.

Quote:Hold tight for a while. Lots of S/H 5D cameras will come on the market soon if that is what you want.

By which time, hopefully, my 40D will be back and I will wait until nearer the wedding to get a back-up.

Good thought though, if I wait until my camera is back I could probably still get a second hand 5D next year. Possibly look at hiring on the 7 November when I have a studio tutorial booked and absolutely have to have a camera. But mine really should be back by then.

Yes, that is the issue, the whole need v want! I can hardly believe I am here again, I went through a lot of "weighing up" when I bought the 40D - that time it was 40D v 5D. I "wanted" the 5D but I sensibly chose the 40D thinking that I could upgrade in a couple of years. After a couple of workshops and doing a practice portrait session with a friend, I can see how the full sensor would be useful. Working in confined spaces, I could not get enough distance with my 70-200mm lens and it would be great for landscapes. Don't get me wrong, I know I can still get fabulous pictures with my 40D and the lenses I do have - I just don't actually have the camera at present.

Going Pro, that is another big issue with me. Yes, I would like to and that is what I am working towards. At this stage I don't know whether I will enjoy doing weddings or not. Will it be a big adrenaline rush or just a lot of stress? Who knows.

If I was certain that I will make some money at this, then it would be an easier decision to make. It is a confidence thing, making that leap and saying to the world "I am good enough at this, so pay me" I am not yet, but I will be.

The real issue at this moment in time is I don't have a camera at all - I guess I am just using this forum to download my spinning thoughts. The second hand ones are looking appealing at the moment.

My situation is, my 4 month old 40D died on me and is now with Canon. It could take 4 weeks before I get it back again (went back 1 week ago today). Needless to say, I am really missing having a camera, although I do have a good P&S.

I am debating with myself whether to get another camera and considering the current 5D. I am doing my first wedding in August and of course 2 camera bodies would be very useful (essential!). So, I should buy now? If I leave it too long to buy a backup, it may be tricky to get another 5D and then I will be looking at the MkII, which costs a lot more (yes, I know I will probably love it, but I am trying (and failing) to keep costs down).

If money was not an issue, I would not hesitate to get a 5D now.

I have been looking at eBay, but really, they don't go cheap.

Of course, if I buy the 5D, then I will want (need?) the 24-105mm lens. Currently I have the 70-200mm f4, 50mm f.18 100mm macro and 17-55mm EFS (which of course I can't use on the 5D) - so no wide angle. I think if it was just the body, I would get it - but I know I will want (need?) a walk about lens.

Or I could just sit tight until my 40D comes back.

But I absolutely must have a camera by 7 Nov

Currently I am doing an online course which is not as much fun with a P&S

Really like this forum - seems friendly but not too friendly i.e. people don't seem to just say "lovely" things about photos just for the sake of it. I need good (kind preferably) CC to improve. I have been subscribing to a Canadian site for a few months, which was fantastic, but really need to network with my fellow countrymen and it is so wonderful to see photos of places I either know or can travel to.

My only gripe is that there are so many wonderful images to look at, and so much activity - I spend way too much time here - lol

Moved up from Buckinghamshire, on the edge of the Chilterns - so London was only a 1/2 hr trip away. Have only been up here for 2 1/2 years, so still settling in. Prior to moving, we had only visited the Lakes for 3 weekends in our entire lives and then found a house (or house found us) that we fell in love with - 8 weeks later we were here!